In project-based learning, students work over an extended period of time answering a driving question. The question is so deep that it requires students to create a project to share their findings with others.

Giving students a choice in how they present their project increases authentic engagement.

Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath has some principles that can help students make more effective projects, no matter how they choose to share them.

Simple

Unexpected

Concrete

Credible

Emotional

Stories

Record audio using iPod touch’s built-in Voice Memos app or download an app like Audio Memos SE for iPad. Audio recordings can be used for interviews, skits, and reports. Even better is GarageBand. Listed to Radio WillowWeb for examples.

Speaking Tips

Enunciate clearly

Speak at a normal volume

Talk as if you are speaking to a friend

Prepare & practice

Record in short portions

Reduce background noise

Smile!

The Photos app is where images are saved to and imported from.

Comic Touch Lite is a free iPod touch app for adding speech bubbles and call outs to an image.